2 Kings 12:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 12:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 12:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the hou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 12:6 — KJV
“But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house. three...: Heb. twentieth year and third year”
— 2 Kings 12:6 (KJV)
2 Kings 12:6 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 12:6
“In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king of Judah Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned seventeen years. three...: Heb. twentieth year and third year”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 12:6: three, twentieth, year
“And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months. time: Heb. number of days”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 12:6: year, king, house
“Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David enquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites. enquired...: Heb. sought the face, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 12:6: three, year, house
“And three times in a year did Solomon offer burnt offerings and peace offerings upon the altar which he built unto the LORD, and he burnt incense upon the altar that was before the LORD. So he finished the house. upon the altar that: Heb. upon it, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 12:6: three, year, house
“And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breaches of the city of David his father. repaired: Heb. closed”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 12:6: king, repaired, breaches
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